1956 German football championship

The 1956 German football championship was the culmination of the football season in West Germany in 1955-56. Borussia Dortmund were crowned champions for the first time in their second final appearance, having previously lost the 1949 German football championship final to VfR Mannheim.

1956 German championship
Deutsche Fußballmeisterschaft
Tournament details
CountryWest Germany
Dates5 May – 24 June
Teams9
Final positions
ChampionsBorussia Dortmund
1st German title
Runner-upKarlsruher SC
European CupBorussia Dortmund
Tournament statistics
Matches played29
Goals scored124 (4.28 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Alfred Niepieklo (10 goals)

On the strength of this title, the club participated in the 1956–57 European Cup, where it went out to Manchester United 3–2 on aggregate in the quarter-finals.

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